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WorksheetsDecember Review
Total questions: 52
Worksheet time: 2hrs 44mins
1. Arrival of the Salzburgers
2. Arrival of the Malcontents
3. Establishment of Savannah
4. Colonial Charter signed
Which of the following lists the events of the Trustee period in Georgia in chronological order?
4,1,3,2
1,2,3,4
3,2,1,4
4,3,1,2
Which of the following would have the GREATEST impact on Georgia’s ability to produce hydroelectric power?
A drought
Pollution in water
An increased demand for electricity
Building new water treatment facilities
Which statement BEST explains how Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport provides a continued boost to the state's economy?
The airport offers international flights
The airport supports airline deregulation
The airport supports the easing of FAA regulation
The airport brings many visitors and goods in and out of the state
1. Cherokee Indians from Georgia were forced on the Trail of Tears
2. Andrew Jackson was elected President of the U.S.
3. John Ross protested the Indian Removal Act.
4. Gold was discovered in Georgia on Cherokee land.
Place these events in the order in which they occurred.
4,1,3,2
2,3,1,4
3,1,4,2
2,4,3,1
How do Georgia’s deepwater ports affect the state’s economy?
They help to decrease international trade, bring more outdoor recreational opportunities to Georgia, and help to promote job growth in the transportation industry.
They help Georgia to import large quantities of goods, bring more outdoor recreational opportunities to Georgia, and promote job growth in the transportation industry.
They help to decrease employment in coastal communities, to promote job growth in the transportation industry, to bring more outdoor recreational opportunities to Georgia
The help to create jobs in the Georgia Ports Authority (GPA), They help to bring more outdoor recreational opportunities to Georgia, and They help to decrease employment in coastal communities
Why were the Salzburgers eager to settle in the Georgia colony?
To make their fortunes
To freely practice their religion
To create their own government
To punish the King of England, King George II
Which letter on the map indicates the location of the Savannah River?
A
B
C
D
Which of the following is the MAIN contribution of this river to the state’s economy?
It is a global tourist attraction
It provides drinking water for the entire state
it provides transportation routes for Georgia’s commuters
It is a shipping channel to one of the nation’s busiest ports.
Which of the following were reasons for settling the Georgia Colony as outlined in the Charter of 1732?
A) To protect Florida
B) To protect South Carolina
C) To give debtors a new start
D) To give colonist the freedom of religion
E) To befriend the American Indians living there
F) To grow and produce goods that could be sold in England
A,F,E
B,F,C
D,E,F
A,B,C
Look at the map.
Which conclusion can be supported by analyzing the information in the map?
The Appalachian Plateau averages the most amount of annual precipitation.
The Coastal Plain averages the most amount of annual precipitation.
The Blue Ridge averages the most amount of annual precipitation
The Piedmont averages the most amount of annual precipitation
What was one effect of the invention of the cotton gin?
Cotton production declined
Cotton became less valuable.
The need for slave labor increased.
Plantation owners began to work in the fields.
Which sentence below is the BEST summary of the British reasons for exploring the Southeast, including present-day Georgia
British explorers only came to the Southeast for free land
British explorers came to the southeast for religious freedom.
British explorers came to the southeast to purchase enslaved people
British explorers came to the Southeast to find their fortunes in gold
Why are rivers important to Georgia’s economy? Select TWO of the following.
A) They provide drinking water
B) They support suburban growth.
C) They service deepwater shipping ports.
D) They created a need for water treatment plants.
E) They provide opportunities for recreational activities
A,E
B,C,
D,E
D,A
What was the outcome of the Battle of Kettle Creek during the Revolutionary War?
A Loyalist victory
A French victory
A Patriot victory
A British victory
Which of the following regions would be MOST threatened by a hurricane?
Blue Ridge Mountains
Appalachian Plateau
Coastal Plain
Piedmont
What motivated Abraham Baldwin to establish the University of Georgia?
He had always dreamed of being a college professor.
He wanted everyone to have access to higher education.
He believed the wealthy Southerners needed a place to learn.
He wanted to establish a better college than those in the Northeast.
Why did the first Spanish explorers settle on the barrier islands of Georgia?
Ships could more easily access barrier islands that the mainland
The mainland was occupied by American Indians and the Spanish wanted to avoid conflict
The Spanish explorers thought the islands were the mainland and did not realize they were not connected.
The barrier island were thought to contain gold, so the Spanish did not see value in exploring any further
Look at the map below
Which of the following states form Georgia’s western border?
North Carolina and Tennessee
North Carolina and South Carolina
Alabama and Florida
Florida and Tennessee
Which of the following BEST describes what happened to the American Indian population as a direct result of contact with European explorers?
The American Indian population remained the same.
The American Indian population disappeared.
The American Indian population flourished.
The American Indian population declined.
What was the MOST significant outcome of the Siege of Savannah during the Revolutionary War?
it was the deadliest battle of the war
It restored control of the city to Great Britain
The Patriots defeated the British and ended the war.
It was the only Revolutionary War battle fought in Georgia.
Which of the following is a reason why Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport provides so many jobs to Georgians?
It is required to hire many people because it receives tax money for its operations?
It is partnered with the armed forces, so many of its employee are military personnel
It is owned by the state government, so it will only hire people who are residents of Georgia
It is one of the busiest airports in the country, and a diverse array of jobs need to be filled to keep the airport running
Why did the British issue the Proclamation of 1763?
To appoint governors for each colony
To settle conflicts with other countries
To express King George’s loyalties to the colonist
To end conflicts between the American Indians and the colonists.
How did this Proclamation directly affect Georgia?
It increased the size of the Georgia colony
It established peace between Great Britain and the colonies
It established peace between American Indians and colonists
It gave colonist control of land west of the Appalachian Mountains
Why did the Declaration of Independence contain a list of complaints about King George?
The colonist wanted to assure King Georgia they would work with him to find a solution
The colonists believed King George was abusing his power and violating their rights
The colonists believed they should become colonies of France
The colonists wanted other countries to hear their complaints
Why did many early businesses settle along the Fall Line?
The Fall Line served as a transportation hub
The Fall Line is a good source of drinking water.
The Fall Line features different types of Geography on either side.
The Fall line marked a recreation area for early tourists.
How was the Yazoo land sale unique compared to Georgia’s other land policies
Land was only sold to families
Land was sold directly to farmers
Land was only sold to war veterans
Land was sold directly to companies
What did James Oglethorpe, Tomochichi, and Mary Musgrove all have in common
They were all Creek Indians living in America before the Europeans explorers arrive
They were all British colonists who sailed across the Atlantic to settle in Georgia
They all worked to make Savannah a peaceful colony.
They all operated trading posts in colonial Georgia.
Which type of location refers to the EXACT spot where a place can be found?
Absolute
Cultural
Geographical
Relative
Georgia is located on which continent?
Central America
North America
Canada
South America
Georgia is part of the nation called the
United States
United Kingdom
Southern States
Colonial America
The first reason for establishing the Georgia colony was to
Serve as a religious refuge for English Puritan
Increase England’s wealth under the policy of mercantilism
Serve as a buffer between the South Carolina colony and the French, Spanish, and Indians
Produce silk, wine and other products for England.
Overall, Hernando de Soto was very
Friendly to the Indians
Cruel to the Indians
Helpful to the Indians by introducing them to horses and guns
Careful to avoid direct contact with Indians
The first person to propose the settlement of the Georgia colony was
John Barnwell
Robert Montgomery
Jean Purry
James Oglethorpe
How many trustees governed the colony of Georgia?
20
21
22
32
The person considered to be the founder of Georgia is
John Percival
King George II
James Oglethorpe
John Musgrove
The chief of the Yamacraws was
Toonahowi
Savannah
Mary Musgrove
Tomochichi
Which of the following was not one of the trustees’ rules?
No rum
No trading with the Indian
No inheritance of land by women
No slaves
The French and Indian War was between
France and the Indians
Britain and the Indians
Britain and France
Spain and the Indians
After Oglethorpe left Georgia, the trustees tried to get the colony’s economy going by
Opening up new land
Getting more money from parliament
Relaxing their restrictions on land ownership and slavery
Allowing self-government
Which of the following was not a reason for establishing the Georgia colony
Politics
Economics
Charity
Defense
The only religious group NOT allowed in Georgia was
Catholic
Jewish
Puritan
Anglican
Under the Headright system
Only families owning 100 or more heads of cattle could get land
Land was given away free to the head of each family
Men with a head for business had a right to own land in Georgia
The colonists who successfully fought against the Indians gained a right to their lands.
A restriction places on the trustees was that they could not
Go to the colony
Hold public office in Georgia
Raise money for the colony
Serve in the king’s court
The Salzburgers successfully produced
Rice and silk
Wine and silk
Wine and cotton
Rice and cotton
The basic rights under natural law are
Life liberty, and the pursuit of happiness
Life, liberty, and property
Freedom of speech, religion, and the press.
Freedom of speech, religion, and assembly
The Stamp Act required
All printed paper used in the colonies to have a tax stamp
The use of British postal stamps on all mail.
The establishment of a postal system.
Colonists to print their own stamps
The Declaration of Independence was signed and adopted on
April 19,1775
July 2, 1776
July 4, 1776
February 2, 1777
Which battle was a moral victory for Georgia patriots because they captured much-needed supplies and gained support of many Georgians who had yet to join the revolutionary cause?
Sunbury
Brier Creek
Kettle Creek
Savannah
The first state-chartered university in the United States was
Oglethorpe University
The University of Georgia
Georgia Tech
Georgia Military college
The capital of Georgia moved many times
Stay in the geographical center of the state
Stay in the center of the state’s population
Keep up with the growth of the states government
improve the capitols building
The Yazoo Land Fraud is considered to be the worst political scandal in Georgia history because land speculators
Sold land that was not theirs to sell.
Sold for very high prices land they had bought very cheaply
Bought available land from the Indians for low prices.
Bribed members of the General assembly to sell public land to them for low prices
The U.S. The Supreme Court decided in Worcester v. Georgia that
Georgia laws did not apply in the Cherokee nation and the missionaries should be freed.
The missionaries violated Georgia law and should remain in prison until they took Georgia’s oath
The federal government had no right to interfere in Georgia’s affairs
The Georgia government should repeal its oath.
